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APUA: Water Quality Issues At Barnacle Point
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Water Business Unit wishes to advise customers of a fault involving high conductivity intrusion at the Barnacle Point facility. As a result, some customers may notice an increase in saline concentration in their water supply. Our technical team is currently conducting testing and will be…
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NOTICE: ABDF Live-Firing Exercise
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF): A night live-fire exercise will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning from 2:00 pm and concluding by 10:00 pm. Residents in surrounding areas may hear loud explosive sounds. The public is advised not to be alarmed, as all…
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Three-day Urban Search And Rescue Training Underway At Crabbs Training Area
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Approximately 40 first responders are involved in a search and rescue training in preparation for the annual security and disaster response Caribbean-focused exercise Tradewinds and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held later this year in Antigua. The Urban Search and Rescue training (USAR)…
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High Surf Warning Issued For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla And The British Virgin Islands
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent โ Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services1:10 pm Monday 19 January, 2026 Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Wednesday midday until Friday midday for Antigua…
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Single Lane Traffic On Anchorage Road, Sir Sydney Walling Highway And Valley Road North
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic continues to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs to major roads. On Anchorage Road, road markings, sidewalk rehabilitation, concrete works and drainage works will continue in the vicinity of Central Marketing Corporation…
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Small Craft Warning Issued For Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent โ Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:45 pm Monday 19 January 2026 Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters. Timing: From tonight until Wednesday morning for Antigua and BarbudaFrom tonight until Wednesday midday for Anguilla and the British Virgin IslandsFrom midnight until…
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Barnacle Point Plant Marks Second New Water-as-a-Serviceยฎ Desalination Facility, Delivering Additional 2 Million Gallons Per Day
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Serviceยฎ (WaaSยฎ) solutions, today announced the opening of the Barnacle Point seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant. The second WaaSยฎ desalination plant inaugurated in Antigua within a year, has a…
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Resurfacing Of West Indies Oil Road To Proceed After Apua Pipeline Replacement
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works recently began repairs on West Indies Oil Road (the road connecting Friars Hill Road and Marble Hill Road). During this process, several water leaks were discovered and reported to APUA. APUA’s inspection determined that the water lines were rusty and in poor…
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Public Health Surveillance Confirms No Unusual Increase In MosquitoโBorne Diseases
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs advises the public that there is no outbreak or unusual increase in mosquitoโborne diseases in Antigua and Barbuda at this time. The Ministry maintains continuous national surveillance for mosquitoโborne diseases, including Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever,…
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NODS Partners With NOAA And ITIC To Enhance Tsunami Preparedness In Antigua And Barbuda
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐:ย https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) announces a strategic partnership with the United Statesโ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen nationalplanning and response mechanisms to effectively address tsunami threats. The partnership specifically involves NOAAโS National Weather Serviceโs International Tsunami Information Center (ITIC) which assists…
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Police Urge Vehicle Owners To Secure Vehicles At All Times
๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM): St. Johnโs, Antigua and Barbuda, Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The police are expressing concern over the increasing number of vehicle thefts as a result of owners leaving their vehicles unsecured and unattended, and…
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